The Dark Ages Podcast

The history of Europe from 376 and beyond the Fall of Rome.

Barbarian invasions, kings, queens, and saints, myths and legends.

It’s the history they skipped.

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8. Attila Invictus - The Huns Part 3

435 - 446 CE The scourge of God rises from the Hunnic horde. The Romans have to deal with him while also facing earthquake, flood, and plague. Straight up not having a good time, bro. Map of the Roman road network. Another map of the geography of the Balkans in late antiquity. Music "The Bretons" By Kevin MacLeod freepd.com...

Dec 31, 2021•35 min•Ep. 8

7. All the Sun Shines Upon - The Huns Part 2

395 - 435 CE Contact with the wealth of the Roman empire gradually changes the Huns and sets the stage for their most famous ruler. Map of Roman Provinces Music "The Bretons" By Kevin MacLeod freepd.com

Nov 26, 2021•33 min•Ep. 7

6. The Whirlwind of Nations - The Huns Part 1

c. 370 - 395 CE Where had the Huns come from? Who were they? How did they fight? What made them so scary? I'll look for answers in this episode, and may even find some. Information on cranial modification is here and here An image of the patera is here Music "The Bretons" By Kevin MacLeod freepd.com...

Nov 04, 2021•37 min•Ep. 6

5. Five Kings and a Reckoning

The Goths, Part 5 410 - 451 CE The Visigoths move out of Italy, into more years of privation. Along the way there's a royal marriage, long marches, sieges and naval blockades. Ultimately the Goths find what they've been looking for for nearly half a century - a home. But there's another, even greater test on the horizon, and a chance to face an old enemy. Music: "The Bretons" By Kevin MacLeod freepd.com "The Black Knight" By Raphael Krux freepd.com "Epic Strike" By Andrew Sitkov freepd.com Music...

Oct 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 5

4. The Sack of Rome

The Goths, Part 4 408-410 CE The death of Stilicho leaves Alaric and the Visigoths high and dry. Negotiations break down, and Alaric takes drastic action. The Sack of Rome of 410 is pointed to as one of the points where the Roman Empire fell and the resonance of the event would be felt down through the centuries. Music : "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod freepd.com "Rulers of our Lands" by Raphael Krux freepd.com...

Oct 21, 2021•29 min•Ep. 4

3. Alaric the Bold

The Goths, Part 3 378 - 408 CE The Gothic Wars end in stalemate as Goths and Romans try to come to terms with new realities. A new leader appears to push for dignity and power for his people, who will take the fight into the heartland of the Roman world. Map of Alaric's invasion of Greece Map of Alaric's First Invasion of Italy Bust of Eutropius Music: "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod freepd.com...

Oct 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 3

2. Athanaric & Fritigern

The Goths, Part 2 c. 264-378 CE The Goths face challenges at home and abroad. An ambitious Roman Emperor seeks to shore up his reign at their expense. Religious controversy and rivalry threatens internal stability. But the greatest challenge arises in the East, and the Goths must abandon their way of life. The Lord's Prayer in Gothic Map of the Adrianople Campaign Music: "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod freepd.com...

Oct 08, 2021•44 min•Ep. 2

1. Origo Gothica

The Goths, Part One. The Goths appear on the Roman border and quickly become a force to be reckoned with. This episode deals with the Goths origins, early history, conflicts with Rome in the third century, and some things about their culture. Who was a Goth when he was at home? (Spoiler, he didn't wear black or think much about vampires.) This episode covers a period from about 100 BCE to 271 CE. Music "The Bretons" By Kevin MacLeod freepd.com The mentioned map can be found here . References are...

Oct 04, 2021•32 min•Ep. 1

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